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Kadoka

South Dakota · 518 residents (2025 est.) · 2.285 sq mi
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Kadoka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 334 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
372
−47%since 2000
from 706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
163 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+13%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:518 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3184806438069681990201020202024Kadoka
2024372
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,746
+153%since 2000
from $13,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+18%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$413
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(592)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.1%(123)
Diversity Score60.5%(225)
Diversity Score
60
+3521%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
+1%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kadoka, South Dakota?

Kadoka, South Dakota has about 372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kadoka, South Dakota?

The typical household in Kadoka, South Dakota earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kadoka, South Dakota expensive?

In Kadoka, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Kadoka, South Dakota?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kadoka, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kadoka, South Dakota?

About 12.7% of people in Kadoka, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kadoka, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kadoka, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 394 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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